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BV51 YKT

2002 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2021
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

65,013 mi
Last recorded65,013 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2019
Typical for 2002 Ford Focus78,545 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV51 YKT
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2019 65,013 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material before flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Jul 2018 62,860 miles

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Corrosion throughout underbody

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Jul 2017 59,914 miles

Body has slight corrosion under side (6.1.B.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear coil spring corroded n/s/r & o/s/r (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 16 Jul 2016 56,749 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 16 Jul 2016 56,749 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 29 Jun 2015 52,651 miles

offside rear brake pipe corroding

offside rear outer sill corroding

Pass 30 Jun 2014 49,377 miles

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 22 Jun 2013 47,765 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front wipers smearing screen

nsf tyre has a cut in sidewall cords not showing

rear tyres cracking

Pass 17 Jul 2012 44,675 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2012 44,675 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 13 Sep 2011 43,392 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 41,613 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 39,499 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 37,711 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 35,474 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 32,731 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2006 29,511 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Focus?

Based on 28,316,889 MOT tests across 2,072,617 vehicles.

73.8%
Pass Rate
6,500
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
2,072,617
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,055,468
Stop lamp not working 415,965
Brake pipe excessively corroded 379,900
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 375,019
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 359,770
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BV51 YKT is a 2002 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

Across all 2002 Ford Focus models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.3% with a typical mileage of 78,545 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford Focus fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,055,468 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BV51 YKT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Focus typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 24 years old, this Ford Focus is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BV51 YKT is a 2002 Ford Focus, first registered on 15 January 2002.

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